ROLE OF JALOUAKA AVACHRANA AND DHOOPANA KARMA IN VRANASHOPHA(CELLULITIS): A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection.it may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch. The redness and swelling can spread quickly.it most often affects the skin of the lower legs, although the infection can occur anywhere on a person’s body or face. Cellulitis usually happens on the surface of the skin, but it may also affect the tissues underneath. Vrana Shopha explained by Acharya Sushruta resemble inflammatory swelling, which appears red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to touch. Jalouka Avcharana and Dhoopana karma was the best therapy because of its safety and high efficacy in the management of Vrana Shopha. Keywords: cellulitis, Vrana Shopha, Jalouka Avcharana Karma, Dhoopana Karma